Happy Valentines Day! » Did you realize that the first and last words in the Conflict of the Ages series are God is Love? The first chapter in Steps to Christ also carries that theme.

Listen to this beautiful passage from the first chapter of Steps to Christ. Speaking of Christ's death of the cross, Ellen White writes, "But this great sacrifice was not made in order to create in the Father's heart a love for man, not to make Him willing to save. No, no! 'God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten son.' John 3:16. The Father loves us, not because of the great propitiation, but He provided the propitiation because He loves us. Christ was the medium through which He could pour out His infinite love upon a fallen world. 'God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself.' 2 Cor. 5:19. God suffered with His Son. In the agony of Gethsemane, the death of Calvary, the heart of Infinite Love paid the price of our redemption."

I think that's probably the most beautiful quote about God's incredible love for us. This entire great controversy between good and evil has been to prove, without a shadow of doubt, that indeed God is LOVE.

—Mark Bond

RMC Conference Office receives a facelift » We are in the process of completing significant improvements to the Rocky Mountain Conference Office. For more than 12 years, the interior of the office has not been painted, nor has the carpet been updated. The carpeting in a number of places was fraying and presented a bit of a safety issue. So from funds that had been set aside for a number of years in our plant maintenance fund for office building improvements, we have recently updated the carpet and have repainted the interior. Additionally, from these same funds we replaced our front entry steps, railings, and sidewalks which were unsafe because of cracking. Finally, because of the thoughtfulness of a private donor, we have added some new furnishings and artwork to our office for which we are very grateful. If you have a chance, stop by and see the much needed improvements.

Depression Recovery comes to Canon City »The Canon City SDA Church is offering an 8-week seminar on depression recovery. A free overview session is being offered at 6:30 pm, Sun. Feb 16, at the church, or at 7:00 pm, Mon. Feb. 17, at the Sunflower Bank. Deep sadness, preoccupation with death, feeling empty, apathy, lack of motivation, agitation, being irritable, being fatigued, sleeping all the time or not being able to sleep, being unable to concentrate, low energy levels, weight changes, can't make decisions—if you or someone you know has these warning signs—please come! Call or text: 719-557-1268.

Winterfest is just one month away! »Winterfest 2014 is planned for March 14 & 15 at the Silverthorne Pavilion. There will be amazing preaching, music, and fellowship for all who come to Colorado to ski during spring break. The event is free, but tickets are required.

This year there will be a mission trip connected to Winterfest. From March 10-13, groups of volunteers will be helping those affected by the Colorado floods.

Pardon Mwansa to speak at Campion Academy » Lynn Eagan reports that General Conference vice president Pardon Mwansa will be speaking at Campion Academy for Sabbath school on March 1st, and again during the church service at Eden Valley Institute. The purpose of Mwansa's visit is to garner support for the RMC Church Building Project at the Mansa Christian Learning Center in Zambia. Please click here to learn more about this important opportunity to serve.

Campion Church to host Adventist History church service » On March 1, students at HMS Richards Adventist School will present the church service at Campion SDA Church. The program, shared in song and drama, will focus on Seventh-day Adventist history, as inspired by Norma J. Collins' book Heartwarming Stories of Adventist Pioneers, You Will See Your Lord A-Coming, which is part of the school's reading curriculum.

Following the service, HMS Richards Adventist School will host a potluck in the school's gym. It is the students' desire that this program will place in your hearts a strong commitment to finish God's work, begun in a humble corn field in 1844.